Authors (including presenting author) :
Yeung PY(1), Lam KS(2), Ng TK(3), Cheung Y(1), Leung HY(2), Ho YC(3), Wu SF(1), Ma KW(1)
Affiliation :
(1)Department of Medicine & Rehabilitation, (2)Physiotherapy Department, (3)Occupational Therapy Department, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital
Keyword 1: :
slow jogging
Keyword 2: :
low-intensity aerobic exercise
Keyword 3: :
multidisciplinary
Introduction :
Rehabilitation Day Hospital (RDH) integrates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient recovery but maintaining long-term exercise habits is challenging. Slow jogging (超慢跑), a low-intensity aerobic exercise, enhances balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness, making it ideal for RDH patients. This program utilized a multidisciplinary team of doctor, nurses, occupational therapist (OT), and physiotherapist (PT) to ensure safety and compliance.
Objectives :
To establish a sustainable slow jogging habit for RDH patients through a combination of medical supervision, personalized planning, and multidisciplinary follow-up.
Methodology :
1. Eligibility and Assessment:
* Included: (MAFC) ≥ VI.
* Excluded: Unstable fractures, or terminal illness.
* Baseline Assessments: o Medical: Cardiovascular risk. o Physical: Balance, gait analysis. o Lifestyle: Daily activity review and motivation. o Body Composition Analysis: Muscle mass, BMI. 2. Program Phases:
* Learning (Weeks 1–2): Workshops on slow jogging techniques, pacing and injury prevention
* Practice (Weeks 3–6): Weekly supervised group sessions with peer support; interview on daily schedule and environmental adaptation to integrate jogging into daily life with family involvement.
* Follow-Up (Months 2–6): reassessment on functional performance, program reinforcement, reviews logs and plan, satisfaction surveys
Result & Outcome :
Results: In a pilot with 10 female patients (mean age 66.8):
* Compliance: 100% jogged; 90% at least 5 days per week.
* Habit Formation: Regular exercise rose from 50% to 100%.
* Satisfaction: 100% enjoyed slow jogging; reported better lifestyle integration. Conclusion:
Multidisciplinary care ensures safe, sustainable exercise habits. A combination of medical supervision, PT-guided training, OT-led habit integration, and nurse monitoring successfully fosters long-term exercise habits. Slow jogging empowers patients to shift from passive therapy to active health management. Benefits & Implications:
* Patients: Enhanced mobility, fewer falls, social engagement and long-term health benefits.
* RDH: scalable, cost-effective post-rehabilitation program.
* Future plans: Include caregivers, use wearable technology (pedometers, fitness watches, etc.), and conduct long-term studies.
